Obituaries
Carl Spurlin Dekle
Carl Spurlin Dekle (“Spur”), age 100, of Plant City, FL transferred to his heavenly home with Jesus on August 9, 2022.
The Silver Star recipient was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
A Celebration of Life service was held at Plant City Church of God.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at heathfuneralchapel.com.
Luther ‘Luke’ Floyd Hunter
Luther “Luke” Floyd Hunter, 73, of Dover, Fla., born in Pikeville, Tenn.on July 29, 1949, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Velma Mae Trunzo
Velma Mae Trunzo, 93, of Plant City, Fla., born in Harwick, Pa. on May 20, 1929, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Larry Loucks
Larry Loucks, 72, of Plant City, Fla., born in Ypsilanti, Mich. on June 27, 1950, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Clare Elizabeth Roberts-Talbot
Clare Elizabeth Roberts-Talbot, 56, of Lithia, Fla., born in Bristol, England on July 16, 1966, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 1, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Alfred Eugene Miller
Alfred Eugene Miller, 84, of Lakeland, Fla., born in Dover on Jan. 29, 1938, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 5, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Maria A. Contreras Herrera
Maria A. Contreras Herrera, 43, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico on March 9, 1979, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 8, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Betty Louise Pope
Betty Louise Pope, 82, of Plant City, Fla., born in Homerville, Ga. on Feb. 19, 1940, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Rachel Louise Hunter
Rachel Louise Hunter, 79, of Lithia, Fla., born in Jackson, Miss. on Nov. 22, 1942, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 13, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Eloise Kerrn
Eloise Kerrn, 75, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 13, 1946, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Donna Sue Rivera
Donna Sue Rivera, 73, of Plant City passed away Aug. 9, 2022. Services were held Aug. 15, 2022, Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Plant City.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care
Thomas Francis Lyons
Thomas Francis Lyons born in Detroit, MI, of Plant City, Florida passed away on July 1 2022 at the age of 79.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Tom Lyons August 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St Plant City, Fl 33563.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.
Jose Esteban Zavala
Jose Esteban Zavala, 70, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Aug. 9, 2022. A Funeral Mass was held Aug. 13, 2022 at St. Clement Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.
Edward Henning Jr.
Edward Henning Jr., 98, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Edward was born Aug. 11, 1923.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Henning family.
Mary S. Humphrey
Mary S. Humphrey, age 75, of Plant City, Florida passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Mary was born July 4, 1947.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Humphrey family.
Thomas D. Wetherington Sr.
Thomas D. Wetherington Sr., age 86, of Beach Island, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1936.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Wetherington family
Ella Watson Morton
Ella Watson Morton, age 83, of Plant City, Florida passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Ella was born December 7, 1938.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Morton family.
Milagros B Rodriguez
Milagros B Rodriguez, age 80, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Milagros was born Nov. 10, 1941.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Rodriguez family.
Lottie Mae Desanctis
Lottie Mae Desanctis, age 66, of Seffner, Florida passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Lottie was born April 22, 1956.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Desanctis family.
William C. Meriwether “Bill”
William C. Meriwether “Bill”, passed away August 1, 2022. A proud Plant City native, former Mayor and Commissioner of Plant City and member of the Rough Riders was born on December 12, 1944 and adopted by Dr. William G. and Topsy Meriwether of Plant City. Survived by two sisters, Sue Isbell and Susan Helms; ex-wife Sigrid Meriwether; step-mother Carol; partner Betty Hicks; children Billy, Bonnie and Nick; four grandchildren, Jocelyn, Joel, Adelina and Abigail; cousins Joe Griffin, Jane Kline and Sandra Baier; nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Plant City Elks Lodge August 21, 2022 at 4 p.m., 1501 N. Alexander St. He will be missed by all.
Loren E. Mercer, Sr.
June 10, 1934 – August 9, 2022
Born in a small frame house on the banks of Turkey Creek in Durant. Loren was a lifelong resident of the Plant City area. He married the love of his life Christine in 1952 and they were married 60 years before her passing in 2012. Loren was a professional Land Surveyor and held the distinction of being the youngest ever certified Surveyor in the state. He truly loved his life’s work and mentored many in the ethics of hard work and excellence. A devout man of faith in the one true God, Loren leaves behind a wonderful legacy of love for his family and home-spun humor. Loren’s daily presence will be greatly missed by his three sons, their wives and his 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren along with his sister Joyce. A Celebration of Life was held August 13, 2022 at Bell Shoals Church, 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Brandon, FL 33511
